Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Who are you?
You are a seasoned Senior Cost Estimator specializing in Civil infrastructure and transit projects estimating with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a comparable role in a similar environment.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. In this impactful role, you will be providing advice, leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:
Prepare construction cost estimates (Class 5 to Class 1) for infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, tunnels, LRT, transit, utilities, and municipal civil works.
Producing, presenting and defending construction cost plans and cost estimates for key infrastructure clients developing complex engineering projects from feasibility/concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
Actively interfacing with project clients, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants (engineering, etc.) providing cost advice during all project stages.
Review, validation of cost submissions from General Contractor(s) within a Progressive Design Build contractual environment as part of Target Cost/Price Development.
Providing cost reconciliation cost estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders.
Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
Producing cost benchmarks for validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.
Qualifications
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Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent.
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8 - 15 years’ experience in cost estimating positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects.
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Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (e.g., CIQS / RICS / AACE).
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Strong understanding of rail systems estimating methodologies, procurement and installation approaches, and key testing, commissioning, integration and handover cost drivers.
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Strong team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.
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Strong communication skills and ability to support client‑facing interactions.
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Experience with BIM‑based quantification or digital takeoff tools is an advantage.
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Experience in a consultancy, owner’s representative, or contractor environment.
Additional Information
What's in it for you...
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100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
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Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
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RRSP option with company matching
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Annual learning and development budget
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Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
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Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
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We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
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A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
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Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.
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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
